Role of polymorphisms of toll-like receptor (TLR) 4, TLR9, toll-interleukin 1 receptor domain containing adaptor protein (TIRAP) and FCGR2A genes in malaria susceptibility and severity in Burundian children

Role of polymorphisms of toll-like receptor (TLR) 4, TLR9, toll-interleukin 1 receptor domain containing adaptor protein (TIRAP) and FCGR2A genes in malaria susceptibility and severity in Burundian children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Malaria caused by <it>Plasmodium falciparum</it> is one of the leading causes of human morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases, predominantly in tropical and sub-tropical countries. As genetic variations in the t...

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Main Authors: Esposito Susanna, Molteni Claudio, Zampiero Alberto, Baggi Elena, Lavizzari Anna, Semino Margherita, Daleno Cristina, Groppo Michela, Scala Alessia, Terranova Leonardo, Miozzo Monica, Pelucchi Claudio, Principi Nicola
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Malaria Journal
Subjects:
Children
cerebral malaria
FCGR2A
malaria
SNPs
toll-like receptors
TIRAP
TLR4
TLR9
uncomplicated malaria.
Online Access:http://www.malariajournal.com/content/11/1/196

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